Feb
10
2020

The Myths of Anesthesia-Free Pet Dental Cleanings

I was recently told by a friend that her dog was such a good girl because she didn’t even growl when her groomer pulled 2 teeth during one of her twice-yearly "dental cleanings.” Instantly, alarm bells went off in my head! If little Lucy received “dental cleanings” every six months, how is it possible that any of her teeth were so loose and rotted they could be pulled, pain-free, by a groomer? Sadly, it’s because Lucy had never gone for a true dental cleaning in her life, even though her mom thought she had.

Nov
12
2018

Canine Family Feud - Thanksgiving Edition

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for everyone. Bringing family and friends (both human and furry) together over a wonderful meal is what the holiday is all about. Just like us, in all the commotion, sometimes our pets can have disagreements with other furry family members. One family found that out the hard way.

Oct
27
2018

Night of the Attack Cats

Dressing up for Halloween can often be the most fun and exhilarating part of the holiday, and our pets are not immune to our desires to play dress up (or at very least, they tolerate us making them)! For one sweet Golden Retriever named Penny, her Halloween costume was about matching her personality. She lives with 3 of her own feline friends and loves to mimic them by laying in the sun, laying on the back of the couch, and sleeping 18 hours a day.

Oct
20
2018

When Pet Costumes Go Wrong

Halloween costumes can be so much fun, especially when you have a small dog you lovingly refer to as your "pumpkin." Why not take the chance to dress your little pumpkin up as a pumpkin this year?!

Sep
26
2018

(Don't) Give a Dog a Bone!

Picture it: A happy looking dog, mouth open, drooling and panting with a fat juicy T-bone steak being served to him on a plate. We have all seen this depiction in cartoons and media platforms for as long as we can remember. We have also been informed that meat is the preferred diet for our lupine-esque pals. Unfortunately, there are many dangers in giving dogs raw meat, especially when that meat still contains the bones. For our friend Phoebe and her owner Michael, that lesson was hard learned.

Jul
30
2018

Grill Master Thor

Grilling out. Warm weather, bright sun, freshly mown grass, family gathered around. The "man of the house" is proudly donning his favorite apron, sandal/sock combo, and the self-proclaimed title "grill master". I don’t know about you, but I can smell it now. We aren't the only ones. Our pets are just as vulnerable to those enticing aromas, as one family found out.

Apr
17
2017

Dog-Friendly Beaches Might Not Be So Friendly

Warmer weather is here! The perfect time for a vacation to the beach, enjoying the sand in your toes and refreshing ocean breezes. And what could be better than finding a dog-friendly beach to bring your precious pup along for the trip? It sounds wonderful, in theory, but there are some risks, as one whiskerDocs customer discovered recently.

Nov
30
2016

Should Pets Get Titers or Vaccinations?

With the long time controversy of human vaccines and autism, it is not hard to see how pet parents have the same hesitations or fears of vaccinating their pets. Although autism is not the concern in dogs and cats, side effects like neurologic problems, anaphylaxis, hair loss, immune mediated diseases,

Nov
17
2016

Fighting Antibiotic Resistance in Pets and People

November 14-20 is the annual Get Smart About Antibiotics week, endorsed by the Center for Disease Control. During this time, the CDC brings fourth the issue of antimicrobial/antibiotic resistance and ways to help combat the ever-growing problem.

Nov
09
2016

Making Sense of Types of Alternative Medicine for Pets

Every day we hear the words "natural", organic, and holistic being used by companies trying to selling their goods. This in turn, has prompted many people to seek alternative medical treatments and natural products for themselves and their pets. There are many safe medical "alternative" treatments available to your beloved companions, but to start understanding what some of these treatments are, we must first start with an understanding of the terms holistic, homeopathic and integrative.

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